ARLINGTON CEMETERY, Drexel Hill PA
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
ABOUT BRAD SCHOENER
Brad Schoener was a music director in the Upper Darby School District for 25 years. He lost a courageous battle to leiomyosarcoma cancer in 2009, but not before having an incredibly positive impact on the lives of countless students, colleagues, and friends. Brad was loved wherever he went and helped mold the future paths of thousands of children through his passion for music and his ability to bring out that passion in his students.
THE BRAD SCHOENER FUND
Proceeds from the 5K Run support the Brad Schoener Memorial Music Fund and its MusicMan Academy programs. The mission of Brad's Fund is to support the musical abilities and aspirations of instrumental music students in the Upper Darby School District through the funding of instruments, instruction, and experiences for interested and talented students who might not otherwise have the opportunities due to personal circumstances. Brad's Fund is supported by the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: 2026-05-16
- Location: ARLINGTON CEMETERY, Drexel Hill, PA
- Registration: You can still register the day of the race (t shirts are not guaranteed)!
- Check-in: Our race check-in/bib pick-up process begins at 7:30 am on Saturday, May 16th.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
We will kick off the day's festivities at 8:15 am with "Warm Up with the Y!" stretching with professional YMCA trainers and getting those muscles ready to run! Then, join the fun at 8:30 am as we hold the 3rd Annual "Inflatable Fun Run" as the UDSD School Teams compete to win the Schoener School Spirit Award! Families are encouraged to complete the 5K or the 1 Mile Spirit Walk together.
POST RACE CELEBRATION
- Food: Enjoy Food and refreshments by Federal Donuts & Chicken onsite throughout race day.
- Drinks: Enjoy a FREE drink (21+) at our post race celebration sponsored by Artillery Brewing Company!
- Unique Finisher Medals: The MusicMan 5K is known for its unique finisher medals - actual working mini-harmonicas!
- Awards: Age Group awards are given (full size harmonicas) and Overall Male/Female race winners receive 14K gold plated harmonicas!
SUPPORTING THE FUND
Your generous donation directly supports the following:
- Schoener College Scholarship: For UDSD Graduating Senior majoring in Music Education
- Annual Musical Summer Camps: MusicMan Camp, Jazz Jam! Camp, Stellar Strings Camp, NEW AMP Camp, & MusicMan Butterfly Buddy Camp for children with disabilities.
- Community Music Programs: For Local Kids and Senior Citizens
- Instrument Donations: For Lessons and Camps
CONTACT US
QUESTIONS?
CALL 610-321-3535 OR
admin@udfoundation.org
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation is an independent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation. The official registration and financial information of the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
EVENT PARTNERS
This event is a proud partnership of the Upper Darby School District, Arlington Cemetery, Upper Darby Township, and the Schoener Legacy Music Fund of the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NO PETS PLEASE!
JOIN US
We can't wait to see you in 2026! For more information, visit our race page at Brad Schoener MusicMan 5K Run & 1 Mile Spirit Walk.
